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“Mommy, Why Is Your Hair Pink?”

How do you find the courage to follow your dreams?

Where do you find the strength to love yourself even when you feel different?

Where does that determination come from when you know you shouldn’t give up?

From Olympic medalist Shannon Bahrke Happe comes an exciting true story about believing in yourself, pursuing your dreams and knowing that everything you need to succeed is deep within yourself.

Mommy, Why Is Your Hair Pink? Will inspire children to discover their unique inner light. As they allow their light to shine, children will find an expression of self that is authentic and bright – even if that expression happens to be HOT PINK!

To book an author appearance, signing and/or reading, click here and we will try our best to make it happen.

Shannon is the Founder & Chief Inspirational Olympian! Team Empower Hour specializes in hour long Olympian inspired get up and move team building sessions with relevant key takeaways to enhance corporate success!!

Ski With Shannon

Shannon is proud to be a Deer Valley Ski Champion!! Do you want to make memories on the ski slopes with a 2 time Olympic medalist that will last a lifetime? Now is your opportunity! Book Shannon for individuals, family vacations or corporate events alike and I promise you, this is an experience you will NEVER forget!

"The Hard Days Are The Best Because That Is Where Champions Are Made!"

"I wanted to thank you so much for helping us pull off an enjoyable and memorable trip for our clients and attendees alike. The reviews on the time our guests spent with you have been off the charts. The skiing was great, your speech tremendous and the socializing during our dinner events were above and beyond our expectations. Thanks again.”

- Shannon All Inclusive Event Client

"Shannon delivered an exceptional speech to our sales team that was both motivational and inspirational. She made a clear connection to the strategies that she used while training for the Olympics and what our team would need to do every day to be the best of the best - always push yourself to the next level of performance and always do “one more”. Her speech transcended athletics and spoke to the broader issues of hard work and perseverance that makes success possible. Thank you so much for making our meeting a memorable event and for taking the time and effort to craft your message so it was tailored for our team! Our attendees are still talking about what an amazing job you did and please note that your words are continuing to inspire our team!"

- Shannon Keynote Speech Client

"What a breath of fresh air Team Empower Hour is! After sitting all day long and hearing power point presentation after power point presentation we were ecstatic about getting out of our chairs, having a big dose of Olympic inspiration and learning how to execute some of the exciting exercises Team Empower Hour has to offer. It really tied back in to the focus of our conference and the key takeaways were right on track. I would highly recommend Team Empower Hour for a change of pace and to learn through innovative and fun exercises!!"

- Team Empower Hour Client

"Shannon Bahrke is AMAZING. My daughter, Claire, said that yesterday was the best day of skiing in her life. Shannon is obviously a very talented skier and instructor. But more importantly, she is a sweet, kind person who made an amazing impression on two teenage girls. She has an incredible spirt and love of life that is infectious to everyone she touches. We need more role models like Shannon for our young girls. We were certainly fortunate to be able to spend the day with her."